Role: macOS Application Packaging Engineer
Hybrid - NJ/NY
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled macOS Application Packaging Engineer responsible for packaging, testing, deploying, and maintaining macOS applications across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in macOS administration, application packaging, deployment automation, and endpoint management solutions such as Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, or Workspace ONE.
Key Responsibilities
Package macOS applications (.pkg, .dmg, .app) for enterprise deployment.
Create, modify, and troubleshoot installer packages using tools such as:
- Composer
- Packages
- pkgbuild
- productbuild
Customize installation workflows using pre-install and post-install scripts.
Package both native macOS and third-party applications.
Repackage vendor applications to meet enterprise standards.
Perform application compatibility testing across multiple macOS versions.
Troubleshoot application installation and runtime issues.
Manage application lifecycle including installation, upgrades, patching, and retirement.
Automate packaging and deployment processes using shell scripting.
Maintain application documentation and packaging standards.
Work with security teams to ensure applications meet organizational compliance requirements.
Collaborate with infrastructure, desktop engineering, and application owners.
Support software distribution using enterprise management tools.
Perform regression testing after macOS upgrades.
Required Skills
macOS Packaging
- Building PKG installers
- DMG customization
- Application wrapping
- Silent installation
- Package signing
- Package notarization
- Installer customization
- Package validation
macOS Administration
- macOS Ventura
- macOS Sonoma
- macOS Sequoia
- FileVault
- Gatekeeper
- System Integrity Protection (SIP)
- LaunchDaemons
- LaunchAgents
- Profiles
- Keychain
Packaging Tools
- Composer (Jamf)
- Packages
- pkgbuild
- productbuild
- pkgutil
- xar
- hdiutil
- Installer
- Suspicious Package
Endpoint Management
Experience with one or more:
- Jamf Pro
- Microsoft Intune
- VMware Workspace ONE
- Kandji
- Mosyle
Scripting
- Bash
- Shell scripting
- Zsh
- Python (preferred)
- AppleScript (good to have)
macOS Deployment
- Zero Touch Deployment
- Apple Business Manager (ABM)
- Automated Device Enrollment (ADE)
- MDM Profiles
- Configuration Profiles
Security Knowledge
- Code Signing
- Apple Notarization
- Certificates
- Developer ID
- Gatekeeper
- PPPC Profiles
- TCC Permissions
Desired Experience
- 3–8 years of experience in macOS application packaging or desktop engineering.
- Experience supporting enterprise macOS environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for installation and deployment issues.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for packaging automation is an advantage.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Understanding of software licensing and application deployment best practices.
